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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1901
Page
5
Merchants in Anaconda react as sugar costs climb sharply from a recent decline. A five point single jump lifts wholesale price about 60 cents per sack, prompting expectations of further increases. Grocers note slim margins but potential profit for holders of large stock. Citizens closely watch price fluctuations.
For over a decade our watches, diamonds, jewelry and sterling silverware have sold on merit. The line is larger and better than ever, with quality described as the best. We invite customers to view our collection.
The Copper City store reports a furniture department overflowing with choice pieces ideal for Christmas gifts. Special emphasis is placed on a wide range of fancy rockers for ladies, misses, and children. Goods chosen now will be reserved and delivered at the proper time.
City officials determine the local ordinance on houses of ill fame is invalid for current cases. Property owners in Mainville arrested last week cannot be charged under the city rule. City Attorney Sawyer says only state or county authorities could pursue action, if at all, under existing statutes.
The Montana Supreme Court upheld damage judgments against the city of Anaconda in two cases. May sued for 3500 alleging city negligence after hitting a boulder on Pine street in 1887. Snook won 2000 for injuries from a bicycle collision on Chestnut street due to a defective bridge.
County Treasurer Twohy and assistants said they were not yet prepared to furnish figures on taxes collected up to Saturday night when delinquency began. Officials expect totals and delinquent amounts to be determined by office closing time this evening.
A deed transferring the east 35 feet of lot 6 and the east 35 feet of the south 206 feet of lot 5 in block 64 city of Anaconda was filed yesterday with the county clerk and recorder James Byrne as grantor and 8 L Carver as grantee. Consideration listed as 1 dollar.
In our deep bereavement we acknowledge and thank all for condolences and aid. Special gratitude to Stationary Engineers' Lodge No. 14 for their support to Richard Evans and family during this sorrowful time.
Merchants report rising Christmas stock sales across clothing dry goods toys and groceries with many openings already held and a belief that the coming weeks will be prosperous. Schools plan elaborate programmes and churches venues host Christmas trees and events amid anticipated snow and sleighing. Local Elks party and Epworth league events foreseen as part of a busy social season with a general push to brighten the holidays.
A mixed notice offers electric belt cures for varicocele and nervous ailments while also announcing the estate of A A De Kay with an administrator seeking creditors to file claims within four months at Anaconda Montana. The document blends medical advertising with legal probate notice.
The funeral at Phlipsburg honored ex Sheriff Levi C. Johnson shot last Wednesday by Thomas Wilson. Odd Fellows services and St Paul E. church rites highlighted the day as the community paid its last respects. Wilson, jailed, faces a preliminary hearing amid claims of self defense. Johnson, a former sawmill operator, lived in Quigley and faced unsettled debts.
W Harold Fenton of Brighton Virginia details a long battle with coffee linked ailments. After switching to Postum Food Coffee his eyesight improved his skin cleared and his sleep restored with renewed mental sharpness over six months.
J M Smurr of this city learns his brother H A Smurr was injured near Deer Lodge last week when a wagon dislodged and horses bolted throwing him. He suffered a dislocated shoulder and severe bruises but is reported to be healing nicely and near full recovery.
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